55 - Endocrine investigations Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothalamus releases what to get to inhibin and it goes where
A
FSH releasing factor
to pituitary
2
Q
pituitary releases what to go to where
A
FSH to testes which will release inhibin
3
Q
so hypothalamus sends what to pituitary
A
releasing factors
4
Q
low TSH low thyroxine
A
pit fail
5
Q
high TSH low thyroxine
A
unresponsive thyroid
6
Q
low TSH high thyroxine
A
thyroid gland overproduction
7
Q
high TSH high thyroxine
A
pit gland overproduction or feedback fails
8
Q
dynamic testing
A
stimulation for hypo-function
suppression for hyper-function
9
Q
Cushing’s - clinical presentation
A
obesity - moon face skin - thin, purple striae, bruising hypertension glucose intolerance menstrual disturbance / impotence thin limbs/ muscle weakness back pain due to osteoporosis psychiatric disturbances
10
Q
Adrenal failure - leads to
A
Addison’s
11
Q
Adrenal failure - clinical features
A
tiredness weight loss pigmentation hypoglycaemia ab pain hypovolaemic collapse
